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2016 Mitsubishi Lancer. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,400 and 69,000 miles. Median 36,000, from 5 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 80% |
| Electrical | 20% |
| Visibility | 20% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
17V609000 Sep 2017 Electrical System / Starter Assembly / Relay
Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Risk. If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
16V563000 Jul 2016 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Risk. A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Electrical overstress | 2019 | 2024 |
Manufacturer communications 66
Mitsubishi filed 66 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers
- Shudder or surge condition possibly
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 27 / 34 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 24 / 33 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 24 / 31 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | AWD | 23 / 30 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2008–2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, 37.4M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 3 | 708K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 5 | 284K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 260K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 253K |
| Cooling system | 2 | 137K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 77K |
| Brakes & ABS | 1 | 45K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 1 | 41K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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